J. Keith Chapman

Associate Professor
Department of Special Education and Multiple Abilities
215F Graves Hall
(205)-348-1440
kchapman@bamaed.ua.edu
Appointed in 1998

Recent Courses Taught:

SPE 100: Diversity in the American Society
SPE 300: Accommodation Strategies in Special Education
SPE 493: Introduction to Severe-Profound Disabilities
SPE 499: Internship in Special Education
MAP 323: School-based Seminar in Sever-Profound Disabilities

Areas of Research:

Illicit drugs and the long term effects on development
At-Risk factors in the American Society and Special Education
Traumatic Brain Injury

Academic Degrees:

Ph.D., The University of Alabama, 1994. Special Education.
M.A., The University of Alabama, 1974. Hearing Impaired.
B.S., Troy University, 1971. History and Art History.

Professional Experiences:

Associate Professor, College of Education, The University of Alabama, Special Education, August, 2004 – Present.

Department Head, Special Education, College of Education, The University of Alabama, 2001 – 2005.

Assistant Professor of Education, The University of Alabama , Special Education, August, 1998 – July, 2004.

Director, West Alabama Comprehensive Services, Tuscaloosa, Al. August, 1994 – May, 1998

Classroom Teacher, 1974 – 1980.

Selected Publications:

Chapman, J. K. (2005). Traumatic brain injury: A five state study of special and general education preparation experiences. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 21(1), 17-34.

Chapman, J. K. (2003). Active fit participation: A model for facilitating programming for individuals with severe traumatic brain injury. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 19(2) 21-30.

Chapman, J. K. (2002). Traumatic brain injury: A regional study of rural special and general education preparation experiences. Rural Special Education Quarterly, 19(2), 3-14.

Selected Presentations:

*2004 Worthington,& Chapman (April 10, 2004). Practical Startegies forAddressing Diversity in the Classroom. Council for Exceptional Children International Convention, N.O, LA.

*2003 Worthington, Scoggins, Dial, Boone, Goldman, & Chapman (April 10, 2003). Practical Startegies for Addressing Diversity in the Classroom. Council for Exceptional Children International Convention, Seattle, WA.

*2002 Chapman, J.K., Worthington, L.A., & Goldman, R. (April 5, 2002). Best practices in implementing the discipline mandates of the individuals with Disabilities Act. Council for Exceptional Children International Convention, New York City, NY.